Portage County Health Data
Portage County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
166
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.4 per 100K
Dentists
22.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.7
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Portage County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Portage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Portage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Portage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.2% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Portage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Portage County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Portage County life expectancy reaches 79.3 years
Health data brief for Portage County, Wisconsin.
Residents of Portage County have a life expectancy of 79.3 years, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. While life expectancy is high, the primary care provider ratio in the county is 45 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 166 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Approximately 14.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 6.3%, which is lower than both the Wisconsin state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. These data points reflect information provided by the CDC and the Census Bureau. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.